Manuscript Collection

James Thomas Faris Papers- Accession 1475

Title

James Thomas Faris Papers- Accession 1475

Files

Identifier

Accession 1475

Inclusive Dates

1875-1984

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

1200 pieces

Language

English

Scope and Content Note

: Collection is mainly personal correspondence between Mr. James Thomas Faris and his friends, co-workers, love interests, and children. There is also documentation concerning Faris’ finances and legal matters. There are several pieces about his life insurance through Aetna Life Insurance Company, pieces listing sold stock, uniform tickets from William C. Rowland Company, and correspondence between Mr. Faris and W.C Hurt Tobacco Company. There are also several pieces from colleges in South Carolina including a letter from Clemson Agricultural College concerning Faris’ son and one from Winthrop College concerning Faris’ daughter

Additional Notes

There is a bound volume titled Year Book Upper South Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church from 1930 and a booklet called Rediscovering the Old South by Claude G. Bowers.

Provenance

The James Thomas Faris Papers were given to the Archives on January 15,2014 by John T. Misskelly.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

James Thomas Faris Papers- Accession 1475

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